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Independent Living815 Briar Creek Blvd. NE • Palm Bay, FL 32905 • 321-956-3330 • www.glenbrookeseniorliving.com

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OCTOBER 2019

Dear Residents, Family and Friends of GlenbrookeWe made it through Hurricane Dorian!Thank you for the preparations you made during Hurricane Dorian. I am thankful the storm spared the Florida Coast and everyone took the necessary measure to stay safe. Glenbrooke is always prepared and ready to manage any bad weather emergencies that should arise.We will continue to track and monitor all storms that form off the Atlantic coast. As always, we will keep you apprised of any immediate concerns within our community by holding town hall meetings, hand delivering notices and posting the messages on channel 732.It’s a pleasure to serve you!Gina Bell

The ‘Hay’day of Barn DancesA barn, some music and a host of friends and family are all the makings for the social gathering known as a barn dance.This tradition originated in rural Europe in the 1800s as an informal version of fancy upper-class balls. Immigrants brought the custom to America. Held to celebrate a special occasion such as a barn raising, wedding or the end of harvest season, barn dances were often attended by the entire community. Folks of all ages gathered in a large barn to socialize, eat and dance to the lively music of a band.Over time, barn dances began to feature a caller, a person who hollered out dance steps to direct the crowd into organized movements. Square dancing and country line dancing have close ties to these rural celebrations.You can still find communities that host barn dances for people to mingle and kick up their heels to country and folk tunes.

Employee of the MonthCongratulations to Reetu Haave, October’s Employee of the Month. Reetu is our move-in coordinator, welcoming and answering questions for new residents and helping them adjust to their new living arrangements. Reetu’s incredibly strong work ethic, along with her cheerful and compassionate demeanor, make her a joy to be around. That being said, Reetu’s interest does not end with their move-in, but she also participates as a sales counselor.Always with a smile on her face and a cheerful greeting, we are fortunate to have her as part of the team.

Therapy Dogs and SeniorsAnyone who has ever stroked a dog’s soft ears or felt the gentle rumble of a cat’s purr knows the calming feeling an animal can offer. A pet companion presents many health benefits to their owners, like lower cholesterol levels, and can even prevent heart attacks and stroke. They can also help fight depression.Pet therapy for seniors, also known as Animal Assisted Therapy, is a technique that uses animals to interact with seniors for numerous reasons to help improve their quality of life.Thank you to Chris Rakauskas and her therapy dog, Dixie, for spending time with our residents.

Resident SpotlightMeet Clem McCann, Glenbrooke’s Resident Spotlight for the Month of October.Clem grew up in Philadelphia, and in 1949, he joined the Navy as a Naval Aviator. Clem married his wife, Joan, in 1953 and had a quick honeymoon to New York City because he had orders to report to Korea. Clem took a few years off before he decided to join the Air Force as a draftsman where he was stationed in Alaska, Rhode Island, Vietnam, Germany and then to Patrick Air Force Base. Clem and Joan lived in West Melbourne for 30 years.A fun tidbit of information about Clem: he owned three Harley Davidsons.An interesting fact: in 1968, Clem was being transferred to Patrick Air Force Base. A C133 plane picked Clem and his Harley Davidson up, and they made a special stop to pick up the “Moon Lander.” Clem, his Harley and the Moon Lander rode together under tarps in the back of the plane. What a surprise.Congratulations, Clem!

Iris

Pat

Dottie with Dixie

INDEPENDENT LIVING

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Transportation ScheduleMonday, 9-10 a.m.

Shopping at Publix, Winn-Dixie for AL & IL RESIDENTS (Sign-Up Required)

Monday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 1st Shuttle to Malabar Road Walmart for IL RESIDENTS (Sign-Up Required)

Monday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. 2nd Shuttle to Malabar Rd Walmart for

IL RESIDENTS (Sign-Up Required)Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Appointments in Melbourne for AL & IL RESIDENTS (Sign-Up

Required 24 Hours in Advance)Wednesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Appointments in Palm Bay for AL & IL RESIDENTS (Sign-Up

Required 24 Hours in Advance)Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.

Publix, Winn-Dixie, WalgreensWednesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Palm Bay Road Walmart &

Hammock LandingsThursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Appointments in Melbourne for AL & IL RESIDENTS (Sign-Up

Required 24 Hours in Advance)Friday, 9 a.m.

Bank Run for AL & IL RESIDENTS (Sign-Up Required)

Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon Church Shuttle for IL RESIDENTS

(Sign-Up Required)

Activities Subject to Change

LocationsActivity Room, AR

Cafe, CafeCampus-Wide, CW

Card Room, CRClubhouse, CH

Dining Room, DRFitness Center, FC

Glenbrooke Information Station, TV 732Library, LIB

Main Lobby, MLSwimming Pool, Pool

Third Floor Dining Room, 3FLDR

OCTOBER 2019

BirthdaysSara “Lee” Sigoloff, 1st

Walter Holler, 2ndRoland McCollum, 4thLynne Blackwood, 4thMargaret Boehmer, 6thHelen Fischbeck, 7th

Jean Rugolsky, 7thKathleen Mokson, 10thGloria Johnson, 12th

Spencer Ward, 13thPatty Ward, 14th

Dorothy Long, 21stDora Grimes, 24thKatie Gerding, 25thGladys Horton, 28thMary Pinholster, 29thJoseph Sirranni, 30th

COLUMBUS DAY

HALLOWEEN

YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNSET6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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1 2 4 53

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9:00 Church Shuttle, ML 1:00 Scenic Drive, ML 2:00 Ice Cream

Social, CH 7:00 Sunday Night

Movie, TV 732

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Shopping @ Publix/

Walgreens/Winn-Dixie, ML 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 11:00 Walmart, ML 12:30 Wii Sports Game

Station Available, CH 12:30 Walmart, ML 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Singalong, CR 3:00 Glenbrooke Crafters 6:45 Dollar Bingo, CR

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

1:00 Book Readings, CR 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 3:00 Yarn Club, LIB 3:00 Happy Hour, CH 3:30 Goodtime Girls

From Glenbrooke Dinner, CH

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 Class w/Rick Rakauskas, CR

1:00 Book Readings, CR 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 2:00 Write Your Life, CH 3:00 Yarn Club, LIB 3:00 Happy Hour, CH 6:45 Night Court w/Phil, CH

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Transport to Palm Bay

Appts. Until 2 p.m., ML 10:00 Publix/Walgreens/Winn-Dixie, ML 10:00 Catholic Communion, 3FLDR 10:00 Fellowship w/Deacon Tom, CR 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 12:30 Walmart Hammock Landing, ML 12:30 Bible Study, CR 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Hump Day Ice Cream Social, CR 3:00 Holey Board, CH 6:45 Melbourne Band Concert, ML

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Transport to Palm Bay

Appts. Until 2 p.m., ML 10:00 Publix/Walgreens/Winn-Dixie, ML 10:00 Catholic Communion, 3FLDR 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 12:30 Walmart Hammock Landing, ML 12:30 Bible Study, CR 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Hump Day Ice Cream Social, CR 3:00 Holey Board, CH 4:00 Rowdy Roosters’ Dinner

Outing, ML

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 Health Fair, CW 7:00 Movie Night in the

Clubhouse, CH

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 Thursday Thinkers, CH

11:00 Yoga/Meditation, CH 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 7:00 Movie Night in the

Clubhouse, CH

10:00 Coffee Social, CH 10:45 Pass the Junk, CH 1:00 Wii Bowling, CH 1:00 Art Class, CH 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 6:45 Men’s Poker

Night, CH 7:00 Saturday Night

Movie, TV 732

Support Breast Cancer! Wear Pink on Fridays 9:00 Bank Run, ML 10:00 Sewing Circle, AR 10:00 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 1:30 Resident Meeting, DR 3:00 Happy Hour

Featuring Ash Reeder, CH

6:45 Dollar Bingo, CH

Support Breast Cancer! Wear Pink on Fridays 9:00 Bank Run, ML 9:30 Attendant on Duty, FC 10:00 Sewing Circle, AR 10:00 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 11:00 Out to Lunch Bunch, ML 2:00 Horseshoes, CH 3:00 Happy Hour w/the

Music Man, CH 3:00 Happy Hour, CH 6:45 Dollar Bingo, CH

10:00 Coffee Social, CH 10:45 Pass the Junk, CH 1:00 Wii Bowling, CH 1:00 Art Class, CH 2:00 Roads to Christ

Music Ministry, CR 6:45 Men’s Poker

Night, CH 7:00 Saturday Night

Movie, TV 732

Support Breast Cancer! Wear Pink on Fridays 9:00 Bank Run, ML 9:30 Attendant on Duty, FC 10:00 Sewing Circle, AR 10:00 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 11:00 Lunch Bunch, ML 2:00 Horseshoes, CH 3:00 Happy Hour, CH 6:45 Dollar Bingo, CH

10:00 Coffee Social, CH 10:45 Pass the Junk, CH 1:00 Wii Bowling, CH 1:00 Art Class, CH 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 6:45 Men’s Poker

Night, CH 7:00 Saturday Night

Movie, TV 732

9:00 Church Shuttle, ML 1:00 Scenic Drive, ML 2:00 Ice Cream

Social, CH 7:00 Sunday Night

Movie, TV 732

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Shopping @ Publix/

Walgreens/Winn-Dixie, ML 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 11:00 Walmart, ML 12:30 Wii Sports Game Station

Available, CH 12:30 Walmart, ML 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Singalong, CR 3:00 Fall Flower Arranging Class, CH 6:45 Dollar Bingo, CR

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 I Love Lucy Skit, CH 1:00 Book Readings, CR 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 3:00 Yarn Club, LIB 3:00 Happy Hour w/

Nathan Knowles, CH

8:00 Roosters’ Breakfast, ML 9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Transport to Palm Bay

Appts. Until 2 p.m., ML 10:00 Bonworth Clothing Sale, CH 10:00 Catholic Communion, 3FLDR 10:00 Publix/Walgreens/

Winn-Dixie, ML 12:30 Bible Study, CR 12:30 Walmart Hammock

Landing, ML 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Hump Day Ice Cream Social, CR 3:00 Holey Board, CH

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 Thursday Thinkers, CH

11:00 Yoga/Meditation, CH 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 6:00 Main Event:

Oktoberfest, CH

Support Breast Cancer! Wear Pink on Fridays 9:00 Bank Run, ML 9:30 Attendant on Duty, FC 10:00 Sewing Circle, AR 10:00 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 11:00 Lunch Bunch, ML 2:00 Horseshoes, CH 3:00 Happy Hour, CH 6:45 Dollar Bingo, CH

10:00 Coffee Social, CH 10:45 Pass the Junk, CH 1:00 Wii Bowling, CH 1:00 Art Class, CH 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 6:45 Men’s Poker

Night, CH 7:00 Saturday Night

Movie, TV 732

9:00 Church Shuttle, ML 1:00 Scenic Drive, ML 2:00 Ice Cream

Social, CH 7:00 Sunday Night

Movie, TV 732

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Shopping @ Publix/

Walgreens/Winn-Dixie, ML 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 11:00 Walmart, ML 12:30 Wii Sports Game

Station Available, CH 12:30 Walmart, ML 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Singalong, CR 3:00 Scrapbooking, AR 6:45 Dollar Bingo, CR

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

1:00 Book Readings, CR 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 3:00 Yarn Club, LIB 3:00 Happy Hour, CH

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 Dixie The Therapy Dog Halloween Special, CR

12:00 Art and Craft Fair, CH 1:00 Out to the Movies, ML 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 3:00 Yarn Club, LIB

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Transport to Palm Bay

Appts. Until 2 p.m., ML 10:00 Publix/Walgreens/

Winn-Dixie, ML 10:00 Catholic Communion, 3FLDR 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 12:30 Walmart Hammock

Landing, ML 12:30 Bible Study, CR 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Hump Day Ice Cream

Social, CR 3:00 Holey Board, CH

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Transport to Palm Bay

Appts. Until 2 p.m., ML 10:00 Publix/Walgreens/

Winn-Dixie, ML 10:00 Catholic Communion, 3FLDR 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 12:30 Walmart Hammock

Landing, ML 12:30 Bible Study, CR 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Hump Day Ice Cream

Social, CR 3:00 Holey Board, CH

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 Thursday Thinkers, CH

11:00 Yoga/Meditation, CH 2:00 Bingo, 3FLDR 7:00 Movie Night in the

Clubhouse, CH

9:00 Transport to Melbourne Appts. Until 2 p.m.

10:00 Thursday Thinkers, CH

11:00 Yoga/Meditation, CH

12:30 What’s the Buzz, CR 1:00 Halloween Party, CH

9:00 Church Shuttle, ML 1:00 Scenic Drive, ML 2:00 Ice Cream

Social, CH 7:00 Sunday Night

Movie, TV 732

9:00 Attendant on Duty, FC 9:00 Shopping @ Publix/

Walgreens/Winn-Dixie, ML 10:30 Sit ’N’ Fit, CH 11:00 Walmart, ML 12:30 Wii Sports Game

Station Available, CH 12:30 Walmart, ML 1:00 Aqua Aerobics, Pool 2:00 Singalong, CR 3:00 Glenbrooke Crafters, AR 6:45 Dollar Bingo, CR